Multi-Stage Compression System And Method Of Operating The Same

Patent No. EP1984628 (titled "Multi-Stage Compression System And Method Of Operating The Same") was filed by Ingersoll Rand on Feb 13, 2007. The application was issued on Dec 17, 2014.

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.

Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ATLAS COPCO	Sep 17, 2015	VO

Dossier Documents

The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.

Date
Description

Get instant alerts for new documents

Mar 14, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning termination of the opposition proceedings - opposition rejected - no appeal lodged
Mar 14, 2018
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Mar 9, 2018
Termination of the opposition proceedings with maintenance of patent
Feb 21, 2018
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Dec 15, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 11, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Dec 4, 2017
Advice of delivery
Nov 27, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 27, 2017
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Nov 27, 2017
Decision rejecting the opposition
Nov 27, 2017
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Nov 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 27, 2017
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
Nov 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Nov 27, 2017
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Nov 27, 2017
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Nov 27, 2017
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2017
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Nov 3, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 27, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 27, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 27, 2017
Letter dealing with oral proceedings
Oct 11, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Claims
Oct 5, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 14, 2017
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 8, 2017
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Sep 1, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 1, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Sep 1, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 25, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 25, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 25, 2017
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2017
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Apr 24, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 11, 2017
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Mar 1, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 27, 2017
Advice of delivery
Feb 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 24, 2017
Acknowledgement of a document
Feb 24, 2017
Annex to the communication - opposition
Feb 24, 2017
Information concerning oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Preparation for oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Feb 24, 2017
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jun 2, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Claims
May 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 25, 2016
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
May 24, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 24, 2016
Communication confirming withdrawal from representation
May 24, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
May 11, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 11, 2016
Rejection of request for extension of time limit
May 9, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2016
Authorisation
May 6, 2016
Submission concerning representation
May 4, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 4, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 4, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
May 3, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
May 3, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 3, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 1, 2016
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 1, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit (opposition procedure)
Feb 25, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 25, 2016
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 25, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Oct 26, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Oct 26, 2015
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Oct 19, 2015
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2015
Communication of amended entries
Sep 29, 2015
Request for change of opponent's representative
Sep 25, 2015
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Sep 17, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2015
Non-patent literature cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2015
Notice of opposition
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Sep 17, 2015
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Mar 11, 2015
Refund of fees
Dec 17, 2014
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Nov 20, 2014
Decision to grant a European patent
Nov 3, 2014
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 3, 2014
Filing of the translations of the claims
Nov 3, 2014
French translation of claims
Nov 3, 2014
German translation of the claims
Nov 3, 2014
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 24, 2014
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Jun 24, 2014
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Jun 24, 2014
Intention to grant (signatures)
Jun 24, 2014
Text intended for grant
May 7, 2014
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 12, 2013
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 6, 2013
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Apr 26, 2013
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Apr 23, 2012
Claims
Apr 23, 2012
Cover sheet for fax transmission
Apr 23, 2012
Description
Apr 23, 2012
Reply to communication from the Examining Division
Dec 13, 2011
Annex to the communication
Dec 13, 2011
Communication from the Examining Division
Nov 22, 2011
Enquiry as to when a communication from the Examining Division can be expected
Aug 22, 2011
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Aug 9, 2011
Submission concerning representation
Nov 22, 2010
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Nov 22, 2010
Amendments received before examination
Nov 22, 2010
Cover sheet for fax transmission
May 11, 2010
Invitation to declare maintenance of the application and to correct deficiencies in the Written Opinion/amend application
Apr 23, 2010
Communication regarding the transmission of the European search report
Apr 23, 2010
European search opinion
Apr 23, 2010
Supplementary European search report
Feb 12, 2010
General enquiry
Mar 24, 2009
CDS Clean up - amended data concerning the representative for the applicant
Mar 9, 2009
Submission concerning representation
Feb 3, 2009
Final instructions (loss of partial rights)
Oct 21, 2008
Designation deemed to be withdrawn (loss of partial rights)
Oct 14, 2008
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 14, 2008
Amendments received before examination
Oct 1, 2008
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Sep 22, 2008
Communication regarding possible amendment of claims/payment of claims fees
Sep 2, 2008
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Aug 18, 2008
Matter concerning the application
Aug 18, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
Aug 14, 2008
Fax filed during the search and/or examination procedure
Aug 14, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 27, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
Sep 11, 2007
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Aug 23, 2007
Copy of the international search report
Aug 23, 2007
Published international application - A1

EP1984628

INGERSOLL RAND

Application Number: EP07756926A
Filing Date: Feb 13, 2007
Status: Opposition Rejected; Mar 16, 2018
Publication Date: Dec 17, 2014
External Links: Slate, Register , Google Patents

IP Verse

Multi-Stage Compression System And Method Of Operating The Same

Patent Summary

Patent Family

Patent Oppositions

Dossier Documents

EP1984628